ARC vs. BRD

[yuixjfa]

First off, I'd like to thank Vejjiegirl for giving me the idea for this thread. <3

Anywho, after scanning some of the cross-class skills Archers get compared to Bard, there seems to be so much more utility an Archer can bring to the match.

Archer:
Convalescence > Second Wind
Fracture
Virus
Foresight > Bloodbath
Mercy Stroke (Another Misery's End?)
And I guess if it is really essential, Cure or Physick

Bard:
Relic Weapon
Foe Req and Swiftsong
Battle Voice
RoD (?)
Other songs that aren't really used ever in PvP.

So yeah. Thoughts?

Edited for stupidity ^^;
(Thanks Kalakbar)

[Kalakbar]

Swiftcast > Raise
So yeah. Thoughts?

Doesn't work in combat without a trait.

[Technyze]

You get swiftsong on archer. tho im not sure how its useful in pvp.

[Black91CRX]

Equipping the soul crystal boosts your attributes as well though. You will find that Archer has less HP and and damage output. It's not a bad idea, but I don't think it's worth it in the end.

[Venom]

Doesn't work in combat without a trait.

I've never seen the trait. Which trait is that?

[Venom]

Equipping the soul crystal boosts your attributes as well though. You will find that Archer has less HP and and damage output. It's not a bad idea, but I don't think it's worth it in the end.

This is the only reason it cant be done.

[Kalakbar]

I've never seen the trait. Which trait is that?

Enhanced Raise @ 28 CNJ